If you watch police dramas on television, you’ve probably heard the Miranda warning: “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”. This warning also holds true for using social media during a divorce. Social media is often used as evidence in divorce proceedings in South Florida. Let’s take […]
While children bring priceless amounts of joy and pride into our lives, they are expensive. A recent estimate found that raising a child born in 2015 through age 18 with a middle-class lifestyle will cost parents at least $312,202 in addition to the cost of college[1]. One of the biggest sticking points in many South […]
Many parents are frightened if they learn that their ex-spouse is planning to take their child abroad. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to prevent this from happening. Whether an ex-spouse can take your child out of the country will depend on many factors. […]
We are proud to announce that Samuel R. Troy and Yesenia Calderon have both been rated in 2024 by Super Lawyers as Top Lawyers. In addition to this recognition, Sam is also AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer recognition for professional experience in the industry as well as as a Top Attorney with an Avvo. […]
Grandparents have a special bond with their grandchildren. Some grandparents consider their relationship with their grandchildren to be their most treasured. A grandparent may lose access to their grandchild, though, if their child loses custody of the grandchild, is incarcerated, passes away, or decides to prevent access to the grandchild for any other reason. If […]
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is an individual that the court appoints to represent the best interests of the child in some divorce cases, parental rights termination cases, and child abuse cases. Either a judge can decide to appoint a GAL or the parents can request it. Typically, GALs are employed in high conflict disputes […]
Domestic violence impacts 10 million Americans every year; with up to one in four women and one in nine men directly affected by this scourge[1]. Many victims of domestic violence stay with their abuser because they fear the financial repercussions of leaving or that they could lose their child to their abuser. Financial Impacts of […]
Ending a marriage is never easy, but sometimes it’s the best choice for everyone. Many couples wonder if divorce is their only option or if separation or annulment may be an option for them. Let’s take a look at what each of these options means for couples in Florida who are seeking to dissolve their […]
If your marriage is headed toward divorce and you inherited assets from a deceased loved one, you may be worried that you spouse will be able to take your inheritance. While it is highly unlikely that they would receive your whole inheritance, whether or not they can take a portion of it will depend on […]
After sharing your life with someone, it’s common to feel twinges of regret after filing for divorce. You may feel nostalgic for the good times you experienced or sad because you didn’t envision raising your children as a single parent. If you feel strongly that filing for divorce was a mistake, you may be wondering […]
Many people fear losing their treasured family heirlooms if they seek a divorce. Even if your partner lacks an emotional attachment to the item, you may be concerned that they will try to keep it. How likely is it that you would lose your family heirlooms to your spouse if you divorced them? The answer […]
When your divorce is finalized, the court requires that each of you take certain steps to financially dissolve your marriage and implement your parenting plan. Both you and your ex are legally required to uphold your respective sides of the agreement. In some cases, though, an ex-spouse violates the terms of the agreement. If this […]
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